Anycubic Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer vs Prusa Research MK4S
Technical comparison · Fused filament fabrication (FFF/FDM)
Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer leads on the available specs (starting with work area); MK4S makes sense only for non-technical reasons (availability, support, ecosystem), or if the missing data matters in your case. On the category's overall technical index, Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer scores 46/100 against 17/100 for MK4S.
| Parameter |
Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer
Anycubic
F2 · Intermediate
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MK4S
Prusa Research
F2 · Intermediate
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | 2025 | 2025 |
| Use tier | F2 — Intermediate | F2 — Intermediate |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | 699 € | 999 € |
| Price updated on | 06/2026 | — |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 70.6 × 94 × 75.3 cm | 50 × 55 × 40 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 22.1 kg | — |
| Work area (mm) | 420 × 420 mm | 250 × 210 mm |
| Z-axis height (mm) | 500 mm | 220 mm |
| Voltage (V) | — | 230 V |
| Maximum speed | 600 mm/s | 500 mm/s |
| Declared precision | 0.05 mm | — |
| Category specs | ||
| Footprint X×Y (short side) (mm) | 420 mm | — |
| Build height Z (mm) | 500 mm | — |
| Kinematics | Cartesian | Cartesian |
| Max nozzle temperature (°C) | 300 °C | — |
| Max bed temperature (°C) | 90 °C | — |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 600 mm/s | — |
| Enclosed chamber | False | False |
| Filament sensor | True | — |
| Auto bed leveling | Mesh | — |
| Standard nozzle diameter (mm) | 0.4 mm | — |
| Multi-extruder | False | False |
| Native Klipper | True | False |
| Input shaper | True | — |
| Multicolor printing | True | True |
| Multicolor requires accessory | True | True |
| Max colors | 8 | — |
| Ecosystem | ||
| Cloud dependency | No | No |
| Software notes | Equipped with Kobra OS, a Klipper-based firmware, controllable via a 4.3-inch touchscreen. Compatible with Anycubic Slicer and third-party software like OrcaSlicer. Features Wi-Fi for remote control via app. Multicolor printing requires the ACE Pro module, sold separately. | PrusaSlicer (optimized) and Prusa Connect for remote control. The machine accepts G-code from any slicer (Cura, Simplify3D) and communicates via USB, Ethernet or Wi-Fi using an open Marlin-based protocol. Compatible with OctoPrint and offline management. Does not require a Prusa account to print, unlike machines with proprietary firmware that block features without connection. |
The differences that matter
- Work area: Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer 420×420 mm vs MK4S 250×210 mm — Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer wins (+236%)
- Price: Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer 699 € vs MK4S 999 € — Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer wins (+43%)
- Native Klipper: Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer yes, MK4S no
Which one to choose
Choose Kobra 3 Max 3D Printer if…
you value work area, price and native klipper.
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